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ACTION: Notice of availability.
SUMMARY: NMFS has received an
application for an incidental take permit
(Permit) from the North Carolina
Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF)
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (ESA). As required
by the ESA, NCDMF’s application
includes a conservation plan designed
to minimize and mitigate any such take
of endangered or threatened species.
The Permit application is for the
incidental take of ESA-listed adult and
juvenile sea turtles associated with
commercial shrimp trawling without the
use of a turtle excluder device (TED) off
the coast of North Carolina from Browns
Inlet to Rich Inlet due to high
concentrations of algae which clog
shrimp trawls and TEDs. The duration
of the proposed Permit is for 5 years.
NMFS is furnishing this notice in order
to allow other agencies and the public
an opportunity to review and comment
on this document. All comments
received will become part of the public
record and will be available for review.
DATES: Written comments from
interested parties on the Permit
application and Plan must be received
at the appropriate address or fax number
(see ADDRESSES) no later than 5 p.m.
Eastern daylight time on April 23, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Written comments on this
action should be addressed to David
Cottingham, Chief, Marine Mammal and
Sea Turtle Conservation Division,
NMFS Office of Protected Resources,
1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring,
MD, 20910; or by fax (301) 427–2522, or
by e-mail at: nmfs.itp.1603@noaa.gov.
The application is available for
download and review at http://
www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/
esalreview.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Schroeder (ph. 301–713–2322,
fax 301–427–2522, e-mail
Barbara.Schroeder@noaa.gov; Dennis
Klemm (ph. 727–824–5312, fax 727–
824–5309, e-mail
Dennis.Klemm@noaa.gov). Comments
received will also be available for public
inspection, by appointment, during
normal business hours by calling 301–
713–2322.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 9
of the ESA and Federal regulations
prohibit the ‘‘taking’’ of a species listed
as endangered or threatened. The term
‘‘take’’ is defined under the ESA to
mean harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot,
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wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or
to attempt to engage in any such
conduct. NMFS may issue permits,
under limited circumstances, to take
listed species incidental to, and not the
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purpose of, otherwise lawful activities.
Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA provides
for authorizing incidental take of listed
species. NMFS regulations governing
permits for threatened and endangered
species are promulgated at 50 CFR
222.307.
Species Covered in This Notice
The following species are included in
the conservation plan and Permit
application: Loggerhead (Caretta
caretta), green (Chelonia mydas),
leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea),
hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and
Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) sea
turtles.
Background
NMFS issued Permit 1325 to NCDMF
(66 FR 51023, October 5, 2001) and
Permit 1008 (61 FR 39442, July 29,
1996). Permit 1325 expired December
31, 2006 and had been issued for the
years 2001–2006, replacing the previous
permit (1008) which had been issued for
the years 1996–2000. Permit 1008
replaced NMFS emergency rules which
were issued from 1992 through 1995.
The two previously issued permits and
the emergency rules allowed limited
tow times in lieu of the use of TEDs in
an area off the North Carolina coast from
Browns Inlet to Rich Inlet
(approximately 30 nautical miles long
(55.6km) and extending 1 nautical mile
(1.9km) offshore) because of high
concentrations of algae which clog
shrimp trawl nets and TEDs. On
December 18, 2006 NCDMF submitteD
an application to NMFS for a Permit
(1603) to authorize the continued use of
limited tow times in lieu of TEDs in the
same area (Browns Inlet to Rich Inlet)
when high concentrations of algae clog
shrimp trawl nets and TEDs.
Conservation Plan
The conservation plan prepared by
the NCDMF describes measures
designed to monitor, minimize, and
mitigate the incidental take of ESA-
listed sea turtles annually from April 1
through November 30. The conservation
plan includes two primary management
measures, the issuance of proclamations
by the NCDMF requiring vessels to
obtain a tow time permit if they wish to
trawl without TEDs in the restricted
area and the implementation of
seasonally-based tow time requirements
in lieu of TEDs within the restricted
area for authorized vessels. NCDMF
proposes to monitor compliance and
effectiveness of the management
measures via monitoring of sea turtle
strandings. NCDMF proposes to
terminate or modify tow time permits if
strandings exceed specified thresholds
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in the restricted area. This is a change
in monitoring from the previous
conservation plan and permit, which
included on-board observer coverage.
The conservation plan also includes
enforcement of tow times in the
restricted area by Marine Patrol officers.
This notice is provided pursuant to
section 10(c) of the ESA and the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) regulations (40 CFR 1506.6).
NMFS will evaluate the application,
associated documents, and comments
submitted thereon to determine whether
the application meets the requirements
of the NEPA regulations and section
10(a) of the ESA. If it is determined that
the requirements are met, a permit will
be issued for incidental takes of ESA-
listed sea turtles under the jurisdiction
of NMFS. The final NEPA and permit
determinations will not be completed
until after the end of the 30–day
comment period and will fully consider
all public comments received during the
comment period. NMFS will publish a
record of its final action in the Federal
Register.
Dated: March 16, 2007.
Thomas C. Eagle,
Acting Chief, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle
Conservation Division, Office of Protected
Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Technology Administration
National Medal of Technology
Nomination Evaluation Committee
Meeting
AGENCY: Technology Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of closed meeting.
SUMMARY: The National Medal of
Technology Nomination Evaluation
Committee will meet in closed session
on Tuesday, April 3, 2007. The primary
purpose of the meeting is the discussion
of relative merits of persons and
companies nominated for the Medal.
DATES: The meeting will convene
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 10 a.m. and
adjourn at 4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Department of Commerce,
Technology Administration, 1401
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC, Room 4824.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Connie Chang, Research Director, Office
of the Under Secretary, U.S. Department
of Commerce, 1401 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Herbert C. Hoover
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20230, telephone: 202–482–1575.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to the Federal Advisory Committee Act,
5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given
that the National Medal of Technology
Nomination Evaluation Committee
(NMTNEC), Technology Administration,
will meet at the U.S. Department of
Commerce in the District of Columbia.
The committee, consisting of twelve
members, was established in accordance
with the provisions of the Committee’s
charter and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act. The NMTNEC meeting
will be closed to the public in
accordance with Section 552b(c)(9)(B) of
Title 5, U.S.C. because it will involve
discussion of relative merits of persons
and companies nominated for the
Medal. Public disclosure of this
information would likely frustrate
implementation of the National Medal
of Technology program because
premature publicity about candidates
under consideration for the Medal, who
may or may not ultimately receive the
award, would be likely to discourage
nominations for the Medal.
The Secretary of Commerce is
responsible for recommending to the
President prospective recipients of the
National Medal of Technology. The
committee makes its recommendations
for Medal candidates to the Secretary of
Commerce, who in turn makes
recommendations to the President for
final selection. Committee members are
drawn from both the public and private
sectors and are appointed by the
Secretary for three-year terms, with
eligibility for one reappointment. The
committee members are composed of
distinguished experts in the fields of
science, technology, business and patent
law.
The Assistant Secretary for
Administration, with the concurrence of
the General Counsel, formally
determined on March 14, 2007 pursuant
to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, that the meeting may be
closed because they are concerned with
matters that are within the purview of
5 U.S.C. 552(c)(4), (6) and (9)(B). Due to
closure of the meeting, copies of the
minutes of the meeting will not be
available. A copy of the determination
is available for public inspection in
Technology Administration, Room
4824, U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Dated: March 19, 2007.
Robert C. Cresanti,
Under Secretary for Technology.
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Information Collection; Submission for
OMB Review, Comment Request
AGENCY: Corporation for National and
Community Service.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Corporation for National
and Community Service (hereinafter the
‘‘Corporation’’), has submitted a public
information collection request (ICR)
entitled the Learn and Serve America
Progress Report to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Pub. L. 104–13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Copies of this ICR, with applicable
supporting documentation, may be
obtained by calling the Corporation for
National and Community Service, Ms.
Cara Patrick at (202) 606–6905.
Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
(TTY–TDD) may call (202) 565–2799
between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern
time, Monday through Friday.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be
submitted, identified by the title of the
information collection activity, to the
Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: Ms. Katherine Astrich,
OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation
for National and Community Service, by
any of the following two methods
within 30 days from the date of
publication in this Federal Register:
(1) By fax to: (202) 395–6974,
Attention: Ms. Katherine Astrich, OMB
Desk Officer for the Corporation for
National and Community Service; and
(2) Electronically by e-mail to:
Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB
is particularly interested in comments
which:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the Corporation, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
• Propose ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Propose ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
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techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submissions of responses.
Comments
A 60-day public comment Notice was
published in the Federal Register on
October 3, 2006. This comment period
ended December 11, 2006. No public
comments were received from this
notice.
Description: The Corporation was
soliciting comments concerning the
proposed renewal of its Learn and Serve
America Progress Report. These reports
must be completed by all Learn and
Serve America grantees in order to
ensure appropriate Federal oversight,
determine progress toward meeting
program objectives and make decisions
related to continuation funding.
Learn and Serve America provides
grants to state education agencies,
higher education institutions, tribes,
and U.S. Territories, national nonprofits
and state commissions on nation and
community service to implement
service-learning programs. To ensure
appropriate oversight of Federal funds,
Learn and Serve America requires all
grant recipients to submit Progress
Reports describing grant activities and
progress toward approved program
objectives. Information received from
the reports informs continuation
funding decisions and how to target
training and technical assistance.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Agency: Corporation for National and
Community Service.
Title: Learn and Serve America
Progress Report.
OMB Number: 3045–0089.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: State and Local
Government, Not-for-profit institutions.
Total Respondents: 103.
Frequency: Twice annually.
Average Time Per Response: 2 hours.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 412
hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): None.
Dated: January 27, 2007.
Amy Cohen,
Director, Learn and Serve America.
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